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Re: AK wants out of Utah

Finally I can be of some use around here. The gist of it is that he enjoyed playing for Blatt (The coach of the Russian national team) and that this experience has made it clear to him that he wants out of Utah. He wants out of Utah because Sloan's style does not fit his game. In fact, he says it quite clearly, "I have thought a lot about this and have come to the decision -- I want out of Utah." The most interesting thing here is that this is his blog, so he cannot later say that he was misquoted or something like that. I knew those 7 years of Russian instruction and those two years living in Moscow would come in handy someday!

Re: AK wants out of Utah

Wow...do you think he's worth that? I'm not so sure. He'd shore up the defense, that's for sure. I say he's worth the look. I love Dunleavy and Shawne though. Oh well, I guess you have to give up something to get something. We'd regret moving Shawne in this deal though.

Re: AK wants out of Utah

I never took any Russian courses, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night..........

Trainer Sloun - one of the reasons, but not unique. For six years lead to NBA, I, certainly, have got enormous experience. It is absolutely clear, that NBA - the strongest league of the world. Each game does you better as the player only because it is a call. A call on fight. Such conditions temper. All these words were fair for me, except for two last seasons. Now I feel, that I do not progress as the player. I try, but it is impossible. Do not give. I do not receive support of the trainer and club. It is convinced, It is convinced, that methods Слоуна render on me negative influence. Its basic way of motivation of players - education of feeling of fault. Our salaries, our mistakes in matches, our acts outside of a platform - always an occasion for reproach. I wish to play basketball, I wish to take pleasure in it, instead of to be the robot, винтиком systems Slouna. Therefore I do not see the future in a command " Utah the Jazz ".
And, at me the big, dear contract. But it is assured, that never was неискренен or it is dishonourable in relation to fans "Jazz". It is improbably grateful to them for love to me, for support. They helped me from first minute of stay in Salt Lake City. I do not doubt, they will understand motives which me move. I spoke nobody of it earlier, but several weeks ago I talked to the general manager of "Utah" Кевином О'Коннором. I have told to it, that I do not see myself in a command and I wish to leave. Absolutely clearly, that with we with "Utah" differently look at my place and a role in a command. I do not want, that I and my contract were a burden to club, I want, that it went the rate. It is its choice. And at me only one request - allow me to go in that direction where I want. I do not wish to leave number, mechanically to execute the contract. Unfortunately, has passed more weeks, and from a management "Jazz" there is no answer, either negative, or positive. And its silence - one more certificate of the attitude to me. Nevertheless, very much I hope, the management of "Utah" nevertheless will understand, that our attitudes have settled themselves and we should leave.

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Re: AK wants out of Utah

other than the contract they'd probably have interest in dunleavy. they want a true SF and that would be him. plus dunleavy wouldn't take away from the offense of boozer, williams and okur. he'd be a 4th/5th option in the starting lineup and a 4th/5th option capable of giving you 13pts a night is fairly good. his contract isn't as bad as AK's.

i would LOVE AK playing next to JO. LOVE. his style fits in with o'brien's too (more so than sloan's anyway). you have a frontcourt of JO and AK and that makes me feel much better defensively. AK can also score, mainly by taking it to the basket and fast breaks. as long as we don't play him at the 3 (shouldn't be a problem) and let him roam the paint for steals and blocks, AK will return to form this season.

Re: AK wants out of Utah

I'd be very interested in getting AK. I do not think he fits in with Jerry Sloan's system, I do really feel that Jim could be a good coach for AK.

I think that AK is more than capable of scoring 15-20 points a game especially if he played for a a guy like Jim who lets his players play. The Suns would be a good fit for AK but I doubt the Jazz send him to a Western team nor would the Suns be able to take on his salary.

If the Jazz would take Marquis plus Dunleavy i'd do it in a heartbeat. Would they take that offer? I have no clue. However AK would probably be the second best player on this team for sure. Him, Jermaine, and Danny would make a nice 1-2-3 punch.

Re: AK wants out of Utah

Got a "successful trade scenario" on RealGM's trade checker by sending
Troy Murphy & Quis for Kirilenko. If Utah was willing to do this, might
be worth at least a little consideration.

How would JOB fit him into the system if he were to come here?

While AK is a good player, strikes me as being emotionally fragile (very).
Didn't the guy start crying (literally) over not getting enough playing time?

He does though have an "enlightened" wife who has been noted for allowing
him to sleep around on her if he so chooses. Maybe she could come and
set a good example for the wives and girlfriends of central Indiana...

Re: AK wants out of Utah

It would have to be Dun, not Troy. Gotta give them what they need.

I'd take him in a Dun/Shawne/Quis deal. Sure Rush would be the only SG on the team, but how's that really different from right now?

AK can handle the ball, he can actually guard the PG a little and obviously just about anything else. I'm putting his name into the "will never see him in a Pacers uniform ever". Probably end up in Cleveland, Detroit or Chicago somehow, gotta match the Boston moves.

Re: AK wants out of Utah

I like his game, but this guy is HIGH MAINTENANCE. Seems like the Pacers are doing their best to steer clear of players with a lot off-the-court stuff going on. Not that he's been in legal trouble, just that he does a lot of complaining for someone making that kind of money....

Re: AK wants out of Utah

Where does Kirilenko play for us just out of curiosity? He's certainly not a two and hes a weak 4 at best. I don't see where we play him.

He's a one position player, IMO, and that's PF. His game struggles mightilly at the 3, and that, I believe, is among the reasons he wants out. You'd think AK/Boozer/Okur would be a great front court, but despite his perceived versatily, I don't think it works having him play anywhere but PF.